What started as an idea to organise annual international educational trips to inspire social sciences students, especially girls, to dream big and study at the best universities, went on to become a transformative experience offering immense learning potential. Thus, The Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) was born.

The Aim…

Through TEEP we aim to provide a transformative experience through international travel, exposure to global cultures and inspirational exchanges that facilitate the discovery of self and a whole new world of opportunities that ignite your imagination and plant aspirational dreams in your heart!

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

Experiential learning through TEEP offers the following opportunities:

Visiting the Best Universities in the world

Attending lectures delivered by leading Professors

Interacting with Professors, Admission Managers and current Students

Learning about Teaching & Learning Processes and Student Life at these Universities

Getting First-Hand information on University Applications – Helps you start preparations NOW!

Experiencing what it means to be a student through lectures, a Walking Tour of the University Campus and lunch at the student cafeteria

Skill Development: Build valuable life skills like Self and Time Management, Confidence, Communication, Initiative, Leadership, Interacting with Intent, Adaptability and Creativity and Professional skills like Becoming more Effective Educators, Networking and Research

Bringing Learning to Life: Visiting places of academic, historical, literary, cultural and political importance that you have only read about in your textbooks or watched on screen and listening to the stories associated with these places, brings learning to life

Exposure to Global Cultures: Visiting places of cultural importance, tasting local cuisines, conversations with local people give you an International Exposure, Expanded World View and urge to seek Global Connections!

Inspiring Memories for a lifetime: Inspirational and unforgettable experiences and opportunities to build new connections and friendships that transform you, boost your CV and motivate you to build networks, research and work towards your academic and life goals and to translate dreams into action.

TEEP includes:

Training sessions on:

o Purpose of the programme

o Detailed study of the Universities and departments that will be visited, the background and research interests of the academic and non-academic staff and students that participants will interact with

o Significance of the cities and places of historical, political, literary and cultural significance selected

o Expectations from participants including research to be carried out on universities and places to be visited, appropriate behaviour in a particular cultural context, nature of interaction with universities and opportunities therein, opportunities to display leadership and other skills

o Possible questions that could be asked during the interaction with universities

Support with Visa Application process and travel preparation

Three meals a day, accommodation, and international and local travel bookings

Session on consolidating learnings from interactions and experiences

Certificate of completion

Long-term support w.r.t. educational plans of student participants

Plan is to visit:

England: London, Bristol and Alnwick

Scotland: Edinburgh

We plan to visit leading universities like UCL, LSE, the University of London, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Bristol. Additionally, we will be visiting places of historical, literary and cultural importance. Moreover, you get to live the Hogwarts Life!

So, invest in your future… Visit esteemed universities, explore famous cities and have a real-life “Ed-Venture”

UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE:

GIRTON COLLEGE

(Institution that pioneered women’s participation in higher education in UK)

Welcome Address by Dr. Elisabeth Kendall, Mistress of Girton College, and Senior Research Fellow in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Pembroke College, University of Oxford

Economics at Cambridge, Heterodox Economics and Studying Economics at Girton College: Lecture by Dr. Collin Constantine, Assistant Professor of Economics, Director of Studies & Fellow of Economics, Girton College, University of Cambridge

Student Life at Girton College: Interaction with Victoria Argent, Head of Student Services, Girton College

Sharing of student experiences: Interaction with Josh Rickard, M.Phil. Finance and Economics Student at Girton College on ‘Studying Economics and Student life at Girton College’

Experiencing Student Life: Lunch at the prestigious Dining Hall at Girton College

CAMBRIDGE JUDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL

‘Studying at Cambridge and Postgraduate Study at Judge Business School’: Presentation by Dr. Jochen Runde, Professor of Economics & Organisation, Cambridge Judge Business School; Professorial Fellow, Girton College; Former Dean of Faculty, Cambridge Judge Business School (Lecture at Hopkins Lecture Theatre)

University of Cambridge Admissions Office

Applying to and Studying at Cambridge: Presentation by Sam Twells, Regional Manager, Europe, International Student Recruitment (University of Cambridge Alum) at Hopkins Lecture Theatre

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Admissions - International Student Recruitment Team

Campus Tour by Tom Trower, Delivery Outreach Coordinator & International Student Recruitment Officer, and Indian Student studying at Oxford

Applying to and Studying at University of Oxford: Presentation by Tom Trower, Delivery Outreach Coordinator & International Student Recruitment Officer

Sharing of student experiences: Interaction with Indian undergraduate student at University of Oxford

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UoL)

SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Interaction with Student Ambassadors

Interaction with students at SOAS - Monica (M.A. Social Anthropology) and Khadija (B.Sc. Accounting & Finance) on ‘Studying at SOAS and student life’

M.A. Social Anthropology student, Monica addressing students at the Wolfson Lecture Theatre during Campus Tour

Student Recruitment & Admissions Team

Applying to and studying at SOAS: Interaction with Shweta Sompura, International Co-ordinator, Student Recruitment & Admissions Team regarding

Department of Economics

Studying Economics at SOAS: Lecture by Dr. Satoshi Miyamura, Head of Department; Academic Staff, SOAS South Asia Institute; Academic Staff, Japan Research Centre

Department of Anthropology and Sociology

Lecture on ‘Studying Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS’ by Professor Marloes Janson, Head of Department

Department of Politics and International Studies

Global Politics and Studying at the Politics and International Studies Dept at SOAS: Interactive discussion with Dr. Bhavna Dave, Academic Staff, Centre of Contemporary Central Asia and the Caucasus; Academic Staff, SOAS China Institute

Experiencing Student Life

Campus tour including Main Building, Paul Webley Wing, Wolfson Lecture Theatre, the vibrant SOAS Students’ Union and Junior Common Room, and the SOAS Library (one of the five National Research Libraries in the UK)

Lunch @ Cafeteria

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Discussion at Senate House on ‘Importance of Mathematics and Statistics in Economics and Studying Economics at LSE in the UK and at LSE Study Centres across the world’ with Dr. James Abdey, Associate Professorial Lecturer, Department of Statistics, LSE; Associate Academic Director, LSE- UoL International Programmes

Experiencing Student Life: Campus Tour of LSE Buildings at Holborn

University of London – International Programmes

Lecture at Senate House on ‘Studying in the UK and University of London International Programmes’ Dr. Lynne Roberts, Director, International Foundation Programme, University of London and Former Head of Learning and Teaching, International Programmes, LSE

Discussion on ‘Studying in the UK’ with Dr. Etain Casey, Lecturer in EAP specialising in Business and Development Studies, Foundation College, SOAS University of London at Senate House

Experiencing Student life in London

Stay at the Indian YMCA hostel, home to Indian students studying in London, a cultural centre for Indian students and crucial place for interactions between senior leaders and civil servants in the Indian political scenario

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES)

Welcome Address by Dr. Samantha Falkner, Deputy Head of Moray House School of Education and Sport

Moray House, The University of Edinburgh & The City of Edinburgh: Presentation by Dr. Katie Cebula, Senior Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes tutor, Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology

Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Programmes in MHSES: Overview: Presentation by Dr. Peter Evans, Senior Lecturer and Director of Postgraduate Taught programmes

Interaction with Dr. Julie Smith, Deputy Head of Institute for Education, Community & Society (IECS), Lecturer in Developmental Psychology

M.Sc. Education and M.Sc. Education: Child and Adolescent Psychology Pathway

M.Sc. Education: Presentation by Dr. Courtney Stafford-Walter, Programme Director of M.Sc. Education

M.Sc. Education: Child and Adolescent Psychology Pathway: Presentation by Dr. Katie Cebula

Sharing of Student Experiences: Interaction with Current MSc Education Students

Experiencing Student Life

Campus Tour of Moray House School of Education and Sport

Lunch @ Levels Café, University of Edinburgh

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Experiencing Student Life - Campus Tour

Campus Tour of the magnificent University of Glasgow (Fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world) including the Adam Smith Business School, by two undergraduate students

External Relations Team

Studying at the University of Glasgow, India Ties and Scholarships offered: Presentation by Ms. Donna Gall, Senior International Officer: South and South East Asia (External Relations)

School of Culture and Creative Arts

MSc Media Management

MSc Media Management programme: Presentation by Dr. Lynn Whitaker, Lecturer in Cultural Policy and Creative Industries (Theatre, Film & Television Studies)

Student experience sharing: Interactive discussion with Rohit and Ayushi, Indian students pursuing the M.Sc. Media Management programme

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY (GCU)

Experiencing student life: Lunch @ GCU Cafeteria

Interaction with current GCU student and TEEP 2019 Alum: Diya Valeja, Pursuing DPsych (Doctoral programme in Psychology) - Sport and Exercise Psychology, the only one of its kind in Scotland

School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE)

Welcome Address by the Dean, Professor Carl Schaschke

Glasgow Caledonian University and MSc Environmental Management programme: Presentation by Dr. Andrew Quinn, International Lead in the Department of Engineering and Senior Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University

MSc Climate Justice: Presentation on MSc Climate Justice, the only programme of its kind, by Dr. Karin Helwig, Senior Lecturer, GCU

School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS)

Department of Psychology

Welcome Address by Dr. Karen Thomson, Associate Dean International, School of Health and Life Sciences; Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology; Head of Learning and Teaching, School of Life Sciences; Associate Dean, Learning Teaching and Quality, School of Health and Life Sciences

MSc Forensic Psychology: Presentation by Dr. Mairi Fleming, Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Psychology Specialisations in the UK and Professional Psychology in the UK:Presentation by Dr. Jan Smith, Lecturer in Psychology, Department of Psychology

Applied Psychology Doctoral Programmes at GCUPresentation by Dr. Jan Smith, Lecturer in Psychology, Department of Psychology

Interaction with Dr. Sarah Jones, Lecturer, Department of Psychology

INTERACTION WITH CURRENT STUDENT OF UCL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND ALUM OF UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

Students interacted with Alumnae of the Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP)

• o Shradha Bhat, Current student of UCL School of Management (M.Sc. Management)
• o Mrunal Karnik, Alumna of University of Sussex (M.Sc. Marketing and Consumer Psychology)

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in England:

London: Little Venice, Greenwich, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Natural History Museum, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, Thames South Bank, London Tower Bridge

Cambridge: Photo stop @Eagle’s Pub, Corpus Christi College, King’s College and University Souvenir Shopping

Oxford: Oxford City Tour and University Souvenir Shopping

Stratford-upon-Avon: Photo Op @ Shakespeare’s Birth Place, Boating in river Avon

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Scotland:

Edinburgh: Understood the working of the Scottish Parliament by attending a presentation on the history and workings of the Parliament and by visiting the Parliament Exhibition and its Chamber

Guided Tour of Edinburgh included Burns Monument (commemorates Scotland’s National Poet, Robert Burns), Calton Hill and a view of the Edinburgh Castle

Inspiration, Creativity, Passion, Literature, Magic and more …. at the Harry Potter Walking Tour by The Potter-Trail, Edinburgh’s original and most acclaimed Harry Potter Tour and Visited the Harry Potter Museum Context (Diagon House) at Victoria Street, the street that inspired the famous Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series

Experienced local cuisine @ Berties Proper Fish and Chips and @ Scottish Breakfast

UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Belgium

• KU Leuven
• Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
• Introduction of English-taught programmes by Professor of Psychology, Dr. Tom Beckers, responsible for International Policy
• Studying at KU Leuven: Interaction with Vera Wolfs, Policy Advisor – Educational Policy Advisor
• Interaction with Ph.D. researcher who was also a Master student in the Master of Educational Studies
• Interaction with current Psychology Master’s student, Sonal Somani
• Faculty of Economics and Business
• Introduction to the Faculty of Economics and Business, campuses and courses
• Faculty of Economics and Business and Details of programmes: Presentation by Vice-Dean International Affairs, Prof. Peter Teirlinck
• Campus Tour by Loes Diricks (International Office)
• University of Ghent
• Department of Languages and Cultures – Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
• ‘Study Opportunities at the Department of Languages and Cultures’:Presentation by Prof. Tine Vekemans and Prof. Eva De Clercq

Germany

• Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (JGU Mainz)
• Gutenberg School of Management and Economics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
• ‘M.Sc. International Economics and Public Policy’ and ‘M.Sc. Quantitative Decision Making in Economics and Management’: Presentation by Dr. Philip Harms, Chair of International Economics
• Interaction with current student and TEEP 2018 Alum: Shreya Modak
• Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• Campus tour organised by Students’ Union
• Sharing of student experiences: Interaction with current students, Anushree Doshi (M.Sc. Economics student) and Paul Zeller (Bachelor’s Degree in Economics)
• Technical University Munich (TUM)
• Sharing of student experiences: Interaction with Nitesh Anand, Policy Consultant and Research Fellow, M.Sc Politics and Technology student, TUM School of Governance
• University of Heidelberg
• South Asia Institute (SAI) and Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies
• Department of Political Science, South Asia Institute

(Lecture held at Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies - CATS)

• Welcome Address: by Prof. Rahul Mukherji, Head of Department of Political Science and Executive Director of South Asia Institute
• Presentation of Study Opportunities, Heidelberg University:by Mrs. Ulrike Riedling (Advisory and Support Services for International Students and Scholars), from International Office, Heidelberg University
• Interaction with Dr. Lars Stöwesand, Contact Person for Subject-specific counselling Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia

Switzerland

• Swiss Education Group
• Swiss Hotel Management School, Montreux and Hotel Institute Montreux
• Presentation on Study Opportunities at the Swiss Education Group Institutes

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Belgium:

• Brussels: City tour including Grand Place, European Parliament
• Ghent: Ghent Market Hall, City tour including Harbour
• Leuven: City Tour including Grote Markt, Old Market Square, Town Hall
• Bruges, Venice of the North: City tour including historic centre, the Markt and Burg Square

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Germany:

• Cologne: City Tour and Farina Fragrance Museum Cologne
• Heidelberg: City tour including Old Town, Heidelberg Funicular Railway Experience, River Cruise
• Mannheim: City Walk
• Munich: City tour, Dachau Concentration Camp Munich, BMW Plant and Museum
• Experiencing local culture: Unique Bavarian Experience - Hofbräuhaus (Legendary beer hall and the centre of public and political life in Munich, regular customers included famous names such as Mozart and Lenin)

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Switzerland:

• Mount Titlis: Revolving Cable Car Journey to Mount Titlis, followed by Ice Flyer Experience
• Montreux: City Walk
• Geneva: City Walk

UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Italy

• The University of Milan
• Faculty of Political, Economic and Social Sciences (SPES)
• Programmes available in English and General Information on University of Milan:Presentation by Dr. Massimiliano Bratti, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) and other Faculty and Administrative Staff at University of Milan
• Campus Tour: Tour of Ca’ Granda, University of Milan’s Historical Main Building by Anna Balgera, International programmes – International Mobility and Promotion Office
• Bocconi University
• ‘Studying at Bocconi University’:Presentation by the Paolo Cancelli, Director, Student Affairs Division
• Sharing of student experiences:Interaction with Indian students studying at Bocconi University
• Campus Tour by students studying at Bocconi University
• University of Bologna
• Guided Tour of Museo di Palazzo Poggi:16th century palazzo, that recreates the laboratories and collections belonging to the Institute of Sciences and Arts
• Lecture on ‘Studying at University of Bologna’ by Ph.D. researcher, Economics Department
• Sharing of Student Experiences:Interaction with Vinayak Chuni, Ph.D. researcher, Department of Statistics
• Campus tour by Vinayak Chuni, Ph.D. researcher
• John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS Europe)
• ‘Applying to and Studying at SAIS Europe’:Presentation by Daniela Coleman, Director of Admissions and Recruitment and International Higher Education Expert
• Istituto Marangoni, a School of Fashion and Design

UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

United Kingdom

• University of Oxford
• ‘Studying at University of Oxford’:Presentation by Dr. Alex Pryce, Head of Student Recruitment, University Admissions Department and Researcher in Literature at University of Oxford
• Campus Tourby Dr Alex Pryce
• University of Cambridge
• Jesus College
• Welcome by Timur Kesdogan, Masters’ student and President of the Malthus Society at Jesus College
• Campus tour and Presentation on a research paper on ‘Economics of Corruption’ by Professor Toke Aidt, Director of Studies in Economics, Jesus College; Reader in Economics; Director, Keynes Fund; University of Cambridge
• Cambridge Judge Business School
• Discussion on ‘Applying to and Studying at Cambridge Judge Business School’ by Dr. Jochen Runde, Professor of Economics & Organisation, Dean of Faculty, Cambridge Judge Business School; Director of Studies in Management at Girton College and Murray Edwards College
• SOAS University of London
• ‘Studying Economics at SOAS’:Presentation by Dr. Satoshi Miyamura, Senior Lecturer and Learning & Teaching Co-ordinator, Department of Economics
• Interaction on ‘Applying to and Studying at SOAS’ with Mark Coddington, International Office, Student Recruitment & Admissions
• Sharing of Student Experiences:Interaction with Thomas van der Molen, Ph.D. researcher at SOAS,
• Walk around Bloomsbury on a bright, sunny day and photo stop at buildings of University College London (UCL), UCL – Institute of Education (IOE), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Birbeck and Senate House.
• Sharing of experiences as a Masters and then Ph.D. student at SOAS
• Experiencing student life:
• Campus Tour including Paul Webley Wing at Senate House
• Experiencing the famous free Hare Krishna lunch
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
• Lecture on ‘Studying Economics at LSE in the UK and LSE led programmes across the world’ by Dr. James Abdey, Associate Professorial Lecturer, Department of Statistics, LSE; Associate Academic Director, LSE - UoL International Programmes
• Walk to LSE from Senate House
• University of London – International Programmes Division

(Lectures at Senate House, Administrative centre of the University of London)

• Lecture at Senate House on ‘Studying in the UK and University of London International Programmes’ Dr. Lynne Roberts, Director, International Foundation Programme, University of London and Former Head of Learning and Teaching, International Programmes, LSE
• Motivational Talk at Senate House by Dr. Mary Stiasny, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International Programmes, University of London
• Discussion on ‘University of London, its member institutions, worldwide degrees and International Programmes’ by Mr. Chris New, Deputy Head, International Foundation Programme, University of London and Mr. Chris Jenny, Admissions Officer and Head of International Liaison, University of London International

France

• Sciences Po
• Sciences Po – School of Management and Innovation
• ‘Studying at Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation’ Lecture by Dr. Olivier Guillet, Executive Director
• Sharing of student experiences:Interaction with two Indian students, including Sharan Banerjee, Mater’s in International Economic Policy, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, soon to start Ph.D. at Cornell University

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in United Kingdom:

• Oxford: City tour
• Cambridge: City tour
• London:Greenwich Prime Meridian, Business District in Canary Wharf, Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Natural History Museum, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, Thames South Bank, London Tower Bridge
• Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace Museum

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in France:

• Paris: City tour including Eiffel tower and Seine River

Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Netherlands:

• Amsterdam:
• City tour
• Anne Frank Museum
• Windmills Tour
• Cheese and Clog making Factory
• Exploring local culture:
• Experiencing life in Amsterdam through Cycle tour
• Exploring local cuisine